Ricky's Big Day. Benefit Meeting.

[Guest]

 

A message I have received in regard to Ricky Ashworth:

::::::::: Ricky Ashworth testimonial next season. Let's all support him at Sheffield on the 22nd March 2015.

This youtube regarding Ricky Ashworth has also been released:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VubcZNg8cA&sns=fb

Note:

If this information is already on the BSF, please PM me and I will arrange to have this thread taken down.

Thank you.

Edited December 11, 2014 by Guest

[tigerowl]

If anyone is thinking twice about going to the meeting, then watching this video should make your mind up how important it is to do so.

 

Ricky was a true 100% speedway rider and was an absolute pleasure to watch in action. Although the video is heartbreaking, it is great to see him still with us and making progress, however slow.

 

Let's give Ricky and his fantastic family the support he deserves.

Edited December 11, 2014 by tigerowl

[PHILIPRISING]

TERRIFIC feature by Paul Rickett on Ricky in this week's Speedway Star

[topsoil]

Hopefully this meeting attracts some big names and even more importantly a huge crowd.

 

It's very important that fans and the sport in general doesn't forget people like Ricky.

 

I would like to see my team Berwick do something each year in Ricky's name, an annual challenge against Sheffield, name the Stars of Tomorrow meeting after him, the Rider of the Year Award, something like that, just to their bit for him.

[Guest]

This is a Press Release by the SGB which is worth reading:

http://www.speedwaygb.co/news.php?extend.27979

[foamfence]

I just watched the video showing what a struggle his life is, let's hope everything he needs can be supplied.

[Fromafar]

Watched the video great to see Ricky making progress,long way to go but he is determined,keep it up Ricky.

[Arson fire]

I just watched the video showing what a struggle his life is, let's hope everything he needs can be supplied.

I work with ABI everyday and it puts enormous pressure on not only the injured but family aswell... Hope this is well supported and used to flag up Accuired brain injury in this country, as it very often slips under the radar. Keep fighting Ricky lad, love the fact you wont have a chair or stair lift, and hats off to you're folks.

Hope the day is a tremendous success.

[arnieg]

A very difficult watch

 

I have no doubt the speedway community will rally round and that the testimonial will be a tremendous success

 

All the best to Ricky and his family

[ekimba]

Just watched this and what shone through was the love and affection Ricky's dad has for his boy, totally inspiring also Ricky's determination shines through as well.

a truly moving watch.

I will definitely be going to this.

[The White Knight]

I have watched the Video and who cannot fail to be impressed with both Ricky and also his Dad.

 

I continue to pray for Ricky and sincerely hope that his fight to improve is successful.

 

I do hope that his Testimonial Meeting is well supported.

 

Thank you very much gustix, for Posting this.

[eric i]

I hope he gets a hell of a crowd for his Testimonial Meeting.

Edited December 11, 2014 by eric i

[topaz325]

Lost for words, hope the Testimonial goes well.

Best wishes to Ricky and his dad.

[OveFundinFan]

what a courageous and determined guy.

[weatherwatcher]

I put the video on but it was to upsetting to watch after the first few moments. It just shows though how much we take for granted in life. I know how hard things can be when in 2001 my vertibrae collapsed in my neck and trapped my spinal chord it changed my life drematically.

To the what has happened to a young fit and healthy young man of 31, and what it has done to him it was heartbreaking to watch.

I only hope that he continues to get better as time goes by, it will be a very hard road I am sure.

He is very lucky in that he has parents who are there for him and look after his care. Some people are not so lucky. I hope the meeting for him raises the money they need and more to make his life much easier.

All the best lad and keep fighting.

[proud panther]

Brought a tear to my eyes watching the video, but what an inspiring character Ricky's dad is. Will never forget the tragic evening at Scunthorpe, & will definitely be at Sheffield for his testimonial. Can somebody post the various sponsorship packages available if they are sorted please ?

[Robinh88]

Tear in my eye for sure

Did a great job for Berwick....

 

At times like these I love the Speedway community, because they rally round and I think Owlerton will be packed for Ricky

[Mr Ore]

I'm a huge Ricky fan and followed his sister's tweets daily during the period he was in a coma. As has been said the pressure on his family has also been enormous and to see the pain coupled with dignity she showed was humbling. She travelled miles to be at his side as well as having her own studies to contend with and her grief was tear jerking stuff.

 

I can't justify paying £90 to a petrol company to attend though when it would be better spent on the Ashworth family. Will therfore be sending the cost of fuel and two addmissions to the fund instead which would mean they get more than if we were there. It shouldn't matter who is riding or whether people can attend or not. Everyone is able to pay into the fund. Go if you can and support whoever is riding; it doesn't have to be big names, but still contribute if you can't. There really are no excuses.

[Halifordukesfan]

Watch this video and you realize that virtually every grumble on the whole of this British speedway forum pales into insignificance in comparison.

Hears to Ricky's continued recovery' and the biggest benefit meeting ever next March.

[Steve0]

Broke my heart watching the video and makes you realise what riders are putting in the line every time they get on a bike. It will be a long road to recovery but he is making progress and I wish him all the very best in his rehabilitation and hope people dig deep for him.